US Bridges

Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.25FR234/01.00TOWAKEM · Structure no. 000000000025902

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,359
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClover Hill Road
CrossesTrib. of Broad Run
Location00.25FR234/01.00TOWAKEM
RouteCounty Highway 3235
Coordinates38.72144, -77.49772
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,359 (2022)
Projected traffic3,444 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run carry?

About 2,359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Clover Hill Road over Trib. of Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.